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Resume: Cosmo's MR2 Turbo

Personal Information (Vehicle History)

1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Black
mileage: 70000km as of Sept 2000

never winter driven
only hand washed
parks indoors

Education (Design Features)

200hp turbocharged 16v 2.0L i4
5-speed manual with LSD
15" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
black leather interior
T-top roof w. bags & sunshades
3-in-1, 8-speaker stereo
AC
curb weight: 2880 lbs

Improvements to 1993 model year include:
- 15" aluminum wheels
- lower ride height
- toe-out tendency of rear suspension geometry corrected
- short shifter
- bigger brakes
- deeper front fascia
- bigger driving lights

Career Objective (Modification Philosophy)

To provide the greatest driving pleasure by maximizing my performance potential for the street, without compromising my classic styling, resale value, or legendary reliability.
I am not being customized, I am being perfected.

Experience (Tune & Modifications)

Power: 230hp (est.) (stock 200hp verified before mods: see References)

HKS Turbo Timer
  • only mod by previous owner

RMS Intake
  • remarkable improvement to boost response
  • turbo, TVIS and BOV now audible
  • fitment problems; intake vibrates against chassis
  • estimated power increase 5-10hp
Trust Exhaust
  • mid-range torque increase (SotP)
  • fatter exhaust tone (but not much louder)
  • estimated power increase 5-10hp

Toyo Proxes T1-A Tires

  • Excellent feel, quick response, tonnes of grip, rim-protector flange
  • Diagonal tread blocks do not stand up well to track driving
  • (previous rubber: Dunlop SP-8000's, no longer available)

HKS 45mm Boost Gauge
  • Replaces stock boost indicator in main gauge cluster
  • "Stealth" installation very cool, and in keeping with Career Objective

Joe P. MBC
(Manual Boost Controller)
  • Double-Ball & Spring type restrictor valve boost controller
  • Set for 11psi (230hp); some boost variation due to temperature
  • Turbo spools faster (further improvement in boost response)

Braided Stainess Steel
Brake Lines
  • Brake pedal is rock-solid now.
  • braking feel and power both increased.

Short-Term Career Ambitions (Planned Modifications)

Greater Detonation Protection
colder sparkplugs
SPAL intercooler fan and engine lid fans
Gauges: Air/Fuel ratio, Exhaust Gas Temperature
Ignition System Upgrades
Marc Summers distributor cap
Jacobs CD ignition
Magnecor KV85 plug wires
Fuel System Upgrades
Stock Injectors balanced and flow-tested
Supra fuel pump
Safety Upgrades
Hella horn (louder)
More power
Fuel Cut Defencer and more boost
Aqua-Mist system or custom IC and more boost
Handling Upgrades
Performance springs
Adjustable shocks
16" light-weight forged wheels
Brake Upgrades
We'll see!
Exterior Appearance, Interior Appearance, Sound System Changes
None

References

Dyno Run: Stock, April '99 Photos

thesandmage@netscape.net
www.angelfire.com/sc/cosmo

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